SOLD JAN 8, 2026

Off market jan 2026 for $760K

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Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,034/mo

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2,022

sq ft

161 Chestnut St, Amherst, MA 01002

About this home

Rare Amherst Opportunity! This legal 2-family home offers indoor–outdoor living, exceptional privacy, and unbeatable proximity to Amherst Regional Middle & High Schools. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and 2,022 sq. ft., the main residence includes hardwood floors, great natural light, and a seamless layout connecting to a fenced backyard with in-ground pool and patio. Upstairs are three comfortable bedrooms and two updated baths.A fully independent legal studio apartment/ADU with private entrance, kitchenette, full bath, and dedicated parking provides outstanding flexibility—ideal for rental income, guests, or multigenerational living.Two additional non-buildable wetlands parcels offer a natural privacy buffer rarely found this close to town. An oversized garage and ample off-street parking complete the package.Minutes to Amherst Center, UMass, cafés, conservation trails, and bus routes—perfect for owner-occupants or investors alike.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1949Year Built

0.36 acresLot Size

$376Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Albert Hajdaraj • Real Broker MA, LLC

Bought with Stacy Ashton • Ashton Realty Group Inc.

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•Source:MLS PIN #73458613

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Market trends in 01002, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

99.9%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$551K

$162 MoM

Avg. days on market

25d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

New listings for sale

OPEN SUN, 10AM TO 1PM
$839,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,250 sq ft
49 Enfield Rd, Pelham, MA 01002
OPEN SUN, 1:30PM TO 3PM
$289,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,024 sq ft
32 Salem Pl #32, Amherst, MA 01002
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Sale history for 161 Chestnut St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73458613

Jan 8, 2026

Sold

$760,000

$376/sq ft

Dec 4, 2025

Contingent

—

Dec 1, 2025

Listed

$765,000

$378/sq ft

MLS PIN #73190431

Apr 22, 2024

Sold

$681,000

$337/sq ft

Mar 6, 2024

Contingent

—

Feb 21, 2024

Price Changed

$710,000

$351/sq ft

Jan 22, 2024

Price Changed

$750,000

$371/sq ft

Jan 3, 2024

Listed

$785,000

$388/sq ft

+34

Classic quality renovations will turn your head in this 1940’s in-town 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Cape with legal one bedroom apartment opposite the garage, renting for $1500 a month. Many substantive renovations, like a metal roof with a lifetime warranty; both kitchens were gutted and renovated, new windows, new heating/cooling systems make for very comfortable living. Three season porch, 15’ x 25,’ leads out to newly lined salt water pool and fully fenced backyard with beautiful mature landscaping. Parcels 11D-75 & 11D-76 located behind the house included in lot size. Half finished basement with wood shop. Easy to show.

Public Records

Mar 16, 2012

Sold

$315,000

$156/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,927 (+3.7%)

$173,900 + $320,000

$493,900

2022

$9,576

$158,200 + $292,000

$450,200

2021

$9,570 (+2.3%)

$146,600 + $292,000

$438,600

2020

$9,351 (+7.1%)

$146,600 + $292,000

$438,600

2018

$8,731 (+2.7%)

$146,600 + $266,400

$413,000

2017

$8,505 (+2.9%)

$139,600 + $250,000

$389,600

2016

$8,267 (+3.3%)

$139,600 + $250,000

$389,600

2015

$8,002 (+3.1%)

$139,600 + $250,000

$389,600

2014

$7,765 (+2.8%)

$134,300 + $236,000

$370,300

2013

$7,550 (+3.3%)

$134,300 + $236,000

$370,300

2012

$7,310 (+4.4%)

$134,300 + $236,000

$370,300

2011

$7,003

$145,000 + $239,800

$384,800

Tax history for 161 Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,927 (+3.7%)

$173,900 + $320,000

$493,900

2022

$9,576

$158,200 + $292,000

$450,200

2021

$9,570 (+2.3%)

$146,600 + $292,000

$438,600

2020

$9,351 (+7.1%)

$146,600 + $292,000

$438,600

2018

$8,731 (+2.7%)

$146,600 + $266,400

$413,000

2017

$8,505 (+2.9%)

$139,600 + $250,000

$389,600

2016

$8,267 (+3.3%)

$139,600 + $250,000

$389,600

2015

$8,002 (+3.1%)

$139,600 + $250,000

$389,600

2014

$7,765 (+2.8%)

$134,300 + $236,000

$370,300

2013

$7,550 (+3.3%)

$134,300 + $236,000

$370,300

2012

$7,310 (+4.4%)

$134,300 + $236,000

$370,300

2011

$7,003

$145,000 + $239,800

$384,800

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.36 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,914

Year built

1949

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Hampshire County

APN

3008818

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 19, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Open Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Spaces: 7

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Unfinished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9

Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 1
Lease: Y

Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 1
Lease: Y

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,022
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Block
Stories (Total): 4
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family
Above Grade Finished Area: 2022
Levels: 4

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.36
Lot Features: Corner Lot

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,527
Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Heating Units: 2
Cooling Units: 2

Location

Location Information
Directions: GPS
UnparsedAddress: 161 Chestnut St, Amherst MA 01002

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,914
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: —
County: Hampshire County
APN: 3008818

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 19, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Wildwood Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi

8/10

Amherst Regional Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi

8/10

Amherst Regional High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

21% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Amherst, MA • 01002

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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.2 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Home values near 161 Chestnut St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
126 Chestnut Street, Amherst, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1248 Sq. Ft.	$536,736
140 Chestnut Street, Amherst, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1674 Sq. Ft.	$556,016

Address	Redfin Estimate
109 Chestnut Street, Amherst, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1514 Sq. Ft.	$548,148
152 Chestnut Street, Amherst, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$493,344

Address	Redfin Estimate
144 Chestnut Street, Amherst, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1720 Sq. Ft.	$653,782
183 Chestnut Street, Amherst, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1512 Sq. Ft.	$521,675

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